The Uncompahgre River

The Uncompahgre River is born in the northwestern San Juan Mountains above the town of Ouray. In it’s 75 mile length, it passes through the towns of Ouray, Ridgway, Montrose, and Olathe, meeting the Gunnison River just north of Delta. Irrigation water plays a large role in the Uncompahgre. Water storage at the Ridgway Reservoir, and diversion dams starting at Trout Road.

The Montrose Water Sports Park is located Baldridge Park. The park consists of 1,000 feet of river, with six drops. The gradient is 11 feet for 1/5 mile. The river in Montrose is supported through return flows by the Uncompoahgre Valley Water Users.